Antonia is a partner in Reed Smith's Transportation Industry Group. Antonia was called to the Bar in 2006 and has since qualified as a solicitor dealing with a wide range of contractual offshore and shipping matters. Antonia advises clients on offshore wind projects, specifically in respect of charters for support vessels involved in such projects. Her experience includes shipping/LNG charterparty, shipbuilding and sale and purchase disputes in relation to both High Court and arbitration proceedings.
In 2024, Antonia was named as one of the top 10 maritime lawyers by Lloyd’s List, noting Antonia’s success in “navigating complex contractual disputes and her work in decarbonisation and sustainability”.
Antonia serves as the EMEA chair of Reed Smith’s Women’s Initiative Network, which promotes and fosters the retention, advancement and recruitment of women lawyers at the firm.
Antonia is also a supporting member of London Maritime Arbitrators Association (LMAA).
Antonia acts for owners, charterers, managers and brokers as well as P&I and defence clubs. Antonia advises clients in relation to new decarbonisation regulations and clauses to be used in contracts to address decarbonisation.
Antonia was seconded to Maersk in Copenhagen and worked in the offshore sector for Maersk Drilling and Maersk Supply Service. During her time at Maersk, Antonia was involved in reviewing drilling and supply contracts, contract negotiations with oil companies and corporate set ups including JV Agreements.
